SAT 10: Language Arts

SAT 10: Language Arts

Lacey Hoogland&

Keiz Shultz

Overview

• Measurements: Language– Prewriting– Composing– Editing– Narrative– Informative– Persuasive– Thinking Skills

Connection to Standards/DStep

• Look at the State Writing Standards: Which standards address the areas below? – Prewriting– Composing– Editing– Narrative– Informative– Persuasive– Thinking Skills

Focus on Writing

• To Address our Language Arts standards we’re going to look at an emphasis in writing across the curriculum

Easy Two Column Notes

1. Include the title and the date2. List main ideas, topics, and key words on the left.3. List information and subtopics on the right.4. Indent subtopics and leave plenty of empty space.5. Remember that each paragraph has a key idea.6. Use words and phrases.7. Use abbreviations when they are appropriate.8. Make notes neat and complete.

Two Column Notes

Topic = MapsA Map Picture of an area

Shows where things are located

Uses special marks and symbols

Design depends on purpose

Political Map Shows earth divided into countries, states

Indicates capitals and major cities

Uses different sizes of textfor rivers, lakes, cities, etc

Nonlinguistic Representation & Two Column Notes

Saints

Two Column Notes

• Your Chance to Practice – Topic: Saints– Left Hand: Choose Two Saints– Right Hand: Write everything You Know about that

Saint• Narrative, Persuasive, Informative • Useful when beginning a paper, preparing for a

debate or presentation• Now write your paragraphs about your two

saints

Two Column Notes

• In the group choose an individual to read the selection on Martin Luther King Jr.

• The other individuals in your group will take notes on the reading.– Be sure to note the main ideas and supporting

details• Compare your notes

Two Column Math

• What is the square foot of a 9 x 12 porch?This column will include

sentences to show student thinking.

This column will be where students work out their

problem.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

This box must include the answer and reiterate the question.

Two Column Math• What is the square foot of a 9 x 12 porch?

This column will include sentences to show student

thinking.

This column will be where students work out their

problem.

Step 1 First, we will multiply 9 x 12.

12x9

Step 2Next, we show the answer as 108.

12x9

108

Step 3Finally, we will show there is 108 square feet on the porch.

This box must include the answer and reiterate the question.

12x9

108

Two Column Science

This column will include sentences to show student

thinking.

This column will be where students work out their

problem.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

This box must include the answer and reiterate the question.

Two Column Notes

• Uses:– Comprehension before writing– Comparing and Contrasting species, forms of

government, foreign language verb forms– What You Know, How You Know It – During presentations, discussions, videos etc.– Formative Tool to gauge where students are at

in their learning– Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion

Three Column Notes

• Top = Topic• Left Column = Main Points• Middle Column = Supporting Details• Right Column = Opinions, Observations,

Thoughts

Persuasive Writing

• Attempts to…– Prove Truth– Motivate for Change or Action– Engage Thinking

• Relies on…– Intellect– Emotion

• Must have…– Clear Logic & Reasoning– Respect & Knowledge of Opposing Opinions

Persuasive Writing

• Listen to Reading: Turn Classrooms into Gyms!– What’s the Topic?– What are the Main Ideas?– Supporting Details?– Conclusion?

• Use your Three Column Notes page

Persuasive Writing

• Word Choice for Main Ideas– Should, Must, Ought, Since, Because, For That

Reason• Word Choice for Conclusion– Definitely, Certainly, Clearly, Therefore, For

These Reasons, In Fact

Persuasive Writing Strategy

Use Either – Or to Get Students Thinking!E Everyone is doing this or buying this!

I Intelligent people agree with this!

T This is good for you or someone you know!

H Happiness: Doing this will make you happy!

E Entitled: Everyone is entitled to this. It is their right.

R Reason: Many good reasons prove this is so!

O Opposing point of view is wrong. I see their point, but the facts disprove their position.

R Responsibility: This is an important responsibility!

Persuasive Writing

• Which word choices and Either-Or Strategies were used in: Turn Classrooms into Gyms!

• T – This is good for you• R – Many good reasons• I – Intelligent people agree

Persuasive Writing Paragraph

• Choose one of the following:– Why should/shouldn’t we have AP classes?– Why should/shouldn’t we use technology in school?– Why should/shouldn’t we require summer reading?

• As a group of four pick your topic, use the three column note strategy for your outline and writing.

• Write your persuasive paragraphs as a group and select a reader to share.

Review

• Non-Linguistic Representation• Cooperative Learning • Two Column Notes • Persuasive Writing

Lesson Plans

• In your small group, choose a recorder, and discuss one of the following:– What have I done this year that utilizes some

of todays techniques?– What ideas come to mind that I could utilize

these techniques before the end of the school year?